Author Question: The client has been placed on a 1200-mL oral fluid restriction. How should the nurse plan for this ... (Read 63 times)

Mollykgkg · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client has been placed on a 1200-mL oral fluid restriction. How should the nurse plan for this restriction?

1. Allow 600 mL from 73, 400 mL from 311, and 200 mL from 117.
2. Instruct the client that the 1200 mL of fluid placed in the bedside pitcher must last until tomorrow.
3. Offer the client softer, cold foods such as sherbet and custard.
4. Remove fluids from diet trays and offer them only between meals.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing orders for parenteral potassium. Which order is safe for the nurse to implement?

1. Add 20 mEq of KCL to 1,000 mL of IV fluid
2. 10 mEq KCL IV over 12 minutes
3. Dilute 20 mEq KCL in 3 mL of NS and give IV push
4. 10 mEq KCL SQ

jonathanballen97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The amount of fluid allowed should be divided between the three major times of the day (73, 311, 117). This helps by taking into consideration meals and medication administration.
Rationale 2: The client should be given a choice regarding consumption of fluids at mealtime.
Rationale 3: Sherbet and custard are counted as liquids and should be avoided.
Rationale 4: The client should be given a choice regarding consumption of fluids at mealtime.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Parenteral potassium should be well diluted and given IV.
Rationale 2: If given in concentrated form, parenteral potassium is lethal to the client.
Rationale 3: Parenteral potassium should be well diluted and given IV. It is not given SQ, by IV push, or in limited dilution (such as 20 mEq in 25 mL of fluid).
Rationale 4: Parenteral potassium should be well diluted and given IV. It is not given SQ, by IV push, or in limited dilution (such as 20 mEq in 25 mL of fluid).